Bruce Williams, a staff software engineer at GitHub, has a broad range of experience working in the tech industry. With a degree in Arabic Language from the Defense Language Institute, Williams started his career as a Cryptologic Linguist in the United States Air Force. After leaving the military, he worked as a software developer for several companies, including FiveRuns Corp, Naviance, Puppet Labs, Inc., and InfoEther. Williams has also worked in various leadership roles, including as the CTO of CargoSense, Inc., and Technical Director and Technical Manager at LivingSocial.

At GitHub, Williams is responsible for building software teams and products. He is also passionate about Elixir and Rust and enjoys writing in his spare time. When he's not working, Williams enjoys spending time with his family and dogs and pursuing his many hobbies.

Overall, Williams' diverse background in software development and leadership, coupled with his passion for writing and new programming languages like Rust and Elixir, make him a valuable asset to GitHub and the tech industry in general.